Privacy
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UK Drops Apple Backdoor Mandate as U.S. Vows to Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties over Encryption
The U.K. reportedly abandoned a government plan to compel Apple to weaken encryption and enable a backdoor, signaling a shift in how authorities approach access to encrypted data while U.S. officials emphasize protecting civil liberties for Americans.
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Workday says data breach tied to Salesforce-related social engineering campaign, broader breach wave observed
Workday disclosed a data breach after attackers gained access to a third-party CRM platform via a social engineering campaign. While customer tenants were not affected, some business contact information was exposed. The incident appears linked to a broader Salesforce data-theft campaign attributed to the ShinyHunters group, with Workday noting the discovery on August 6.
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Canada’s House of Commons Investigates Data Breach Tied to Reported Microsoft Vulnerability Exploitation
Canada’s House of Commons is investigating a data breach after a cyberattack reportedly exposed employee information. The Cyber Centre is assisting, and authorities caution that attribution remains complex. The incident comes as Canada and other nations grapple with recently disclosed Microsoft vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-53770 (ToolShell) and CVE-2025-53786, which have seen active exploitation by various threat…
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PhantomCard Android Trojan Uses NFC Relay to Enable Fraudulent Banking Transactions in Brazil
Authorities warn of PhantomCard, a new Android trojan that uses NFC relay technology to siphon card data and complete fraudulent banking transactions in Brazil. Distributed via fake card-protection apps on phishing pages, the threat is linked to a broader ecosystem of NFC fraud tools and a network of threat actors, underscoring rising global risk to…
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Italy hotel data breach: AGID confirms theft claims affecting up to 10 establishments, investigation opened
Italy’s digital agency AGID says claims by a cybercriminal about data thefts targeting hotel booking systems are credible, with ten hotels affected and thousands of guest identity documents potentially stolen. The case prompted a formal investigation by the national data protection authority, which also warned of scams targeting victims.
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Russia Restricts Voice Calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as Moscow Pushes National Messaging App Max
Russia’s Roskomnadzor has begun restricting voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps fuel crime and violence, as Moscow presses ahead with a domestic messaging app called Max. WhatsApp and Telegram push back on encryption and moderation efforts, while lawmakers and media reports highlight a broader battle over secure communication and surveillance.
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Croatian Research Institute Confirms Ransomware Attack via ToolShell Vulnerabilities
The Ruđer Bošković Institute in Croatia confirmed it was among thousands of institutions hit by ransomware exploiting SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities, encryption of administrative data, a pledge not to pay ransom, and ongoing forensic investigations.
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Manpower data breach affecting about 144,189 individuals; FBI investigating after RansomHub claim
ManpowerGroup disclosed a data breach affecting about 144,189 individuals, with attackers gaining access to systems between December 29, 2024 and January 12, 2025. The company is cooperating with the FBI and offering free credit monitoring through Equifax. The incident was linked to a claim by the RansomHub ransomware group, which reportedly stole about 500GB of…
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Security Flaw in Carmaker’s Online Portal Exposed Customer Data and Could Permit Remote Vehicle Access, Researchers Say
A security flaw in a major carmaker’s online dealer portal exposed customer data and could have enabled attackers to remotely unlock vehicles, prompting a fix in February 2025. Discovered by researcher Eaton Zveare, the vulnerability was described as a serious risk that underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges in automotive online systems.
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Connex Credit Union Faces Data Breach Affecting Over 172,000 Members
Connex Credit Union has disclosed a data breach affecting over 172,000 members, revealing unauthorized access to personal and financial information, while warning members about potential phishing scams.
